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The incredible story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, told by his peer and secret rival Antonio Salieri - now confined to an insane asylum.

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Storyline

Antonio Salieri believes that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music is divine and miraculous. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. He began his career as a devout man who believes his success and talent as a composer are God's rewards for his piety. He's also content as the respected, financially well-off, court composer of Austrian Emperor Joseph II. But he's shocked to learn that Mozart is such a vulgar creature, and can't understand why God favored Mozart to be his instrument. Salieri's envy has made him an enemy of God whose greatness was evident in Mozart. He is ready to take revenge against God and Mozart for his own musical mediocrity. Written by Khaled Salem

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Rated R for brief nudity | See all certifications »

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19 September 1984 (USA)  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$86,764 (USA) (5 April 2002)

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$51,600,000 (USA)
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Trivia

The filmmakers often used music with text that could be interpreted as referential to the pathos of the story, and several times in Latin. One instance is where Mozart yells at his wife: "Go back to bed!" The music heard starting in that moment is the Rex tremendae from his Requiem mass as the choir sings "Rex tremendae maiestatis/ qui salvandos salvas gratis/ salve me, fons pietatis," which translates as "King of awful majesty/ You freely save those worthy of salvation/ Save me, fount of pity." See more »

Goofs

When Mozart is at the billiard table, the balls change position with each camera shot. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Antonio Salieri: Mozart! Mozart, forgive your assassin! I confess, I killed you...
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Crazy Credits

"Amadeus" was originally a National Theater Production in London, then produced in America by The Shubert Organization, Elizabeth I. McCann/Nelle Nugent and Roger Berlind. See more »


Soundtracks

Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), K.492 /Act III: Finale: Amanti Costanti (Ecco la Marcia)
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Written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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One of the greatest films of all time.
4 February 2001 | by (Tewksbury) – See all my reviews

One of the greatest movies of all time. This is a movie that speaks for itself. Beautiful Cinematography and stellar performances by all especially F. Murray Abraham who carries the film. Tom Hulce was a terrific choice for this movie. True this is historically incorrect but it doesn't matter this film works on so many different levels... the music ahhh the music. Mozart is pure genius and his music touches this film and everyone involved. You can just sense that Mozart's inspiration drove everyone on this film to perfection. A must see film for all!


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